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Dutch Harbor mourns captain Phil Harris
Anchorage contractor will build Akutan harbor
Ninth-graders gain urban experience
Penguin watching puts sailor in hog heaven
Alcohol board says "No" to liquor licenses in Bethel
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Alaska Natives disproportionately affected in gonorrhea spike
Posted on March 9th, 2010
A large increase in reported gonorrhea cases in Alaska in 2009 has prompted state health officials to issue a Bulletin that describes the epidemic and provides disease control recommendations for health-care providers and other health partners, according to a written statement from the Department of Health and Social Services.
Ninth-graders gain urban experience
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Unalaska ninth-graders got a chance to experience the "urban" part of the Rose Urban Rural Exchange program during a recent trip to Anchorage.
Ice cream social sweetens the deal
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Unalaskans slurped up about 60 gallons of ice cream smothered in hot fudge, caramel, marshmallow and strawberry sauces at the Preschool Ice Cream Social on Feb. 14
Unalaska students shine at World Language contest
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Eighteen Unalaska students brought home nine medals from the 2010 State World Language Declamation Contest, held Feb. 20 at East High School in Anchorage.
Penguin watching puts sailor in hog heaven
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Daneen and Andy Looby are sailing home to Unalaska, all the way from Australia. The Fisherman is printing updates of the couple's journey as they are received.
Anchorage contractor will build Akutan harbor
Posted on March 4th, 2010
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, has awarded a $31.9 million contract to Knik Construction Co. Inc., of Anchorage to construct a boat harbor at Akutan on the Aleutian chain, according to a Feb. 26 press release from the Corps.
Student competition turns on 'meniscus'
Posted on March 4th, 2010
It came down to a crescent shaped body. A fibrocartilaginous structure, to be exact, found in the human knee, but that's beside the point.
Catch share programs not mandated but offer incentives
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Many of the big decisions that affect our fishing industry are made by people who are far away and have never set foot in Alaska. The following are a few that fishing-dependent families and communities should have on their radars.
Researcher writes book for kids about 'Apun'
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Born in Florida and raised in New Mexico, Matthew Sturm somehow became an expert on snow. During the past 30 years, he has traveled thousands of miles on the substance, counted how many grains it takes to cover a football field to a depth of 2 feet (1 trillion), and has spent so much time lying on his side and squinting through a hand lens that he swears he has seen molecules of water moving through the snowpack
Native groups make case for state support
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Supporting their pending requests for more than $1 million in state assistance, representatives of two of the largest Native social service organizations in the Anchorage area discussed their efforts in health improvement and the sensitive areas of child abuse, neglect and sexual assault at the second Bush Caucus presentation of the legislative session.
Lawmakers can't swallow $15 meal reporting limit
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Alaska legislators say it's almost impossible to get a decent meal in Juneau for under $15, so they are considering rolling back a requirement that lobbyists report when they buy lawmakers food or drink over that amount.
Bethel authorities warn public to watch for rabies
Posted on March 3rd, 2010
Concerned about the spread of rabies after encountering a possibly rabid fax, Bethel police and health officials warned the public they should report strangely behaving animals.
One man arrested after police chase on tundra
Posted on March 3rd, 2010
A man and two juveniles in a stolen city truck led a police officer on a high-speed chase through Bethel early Tuesday morning, with much of the action occurring on the frozen tundra.
Respiratory virus wallops Bethel region
Posted on March 2nd, 2010
A powerful virus is hitting babies in the Bethel region hard.
Man arrested for shooting at police
Posted on February 26th, 2010
A Bethel man faces assault charges after firing a rifle at police on Thursday afternoon, said Police Chief Larry Elarton.
Alcohol board says "No" to liquor licenses in Bethel
Posted on February 26th, 2010
Alcoholic beverages still can't be sold in Bethel.
Posted on February 25th, 2010
Unalaska High School's team of ninth-graders nearly grabbed the gold in the 2010 statewide Battle of the Books.
Awaiting the skinny on weight contest
Posted on February 25th, 2010
If Unalaska is looking lighter these days, it's probably more than the sun surfacing after a long, dark winter.
Poems celebrate Unalaska's differences
Posted on February 25th, 2010
English teacher Amy Purevsuren recently challenged the seventh- through ninth-grade students in her writing workshop to compose poems on the topic of diversity.
Tomorrow's stars showcased at Junior NYO
Posted on February 25th, 2010
More than 600 elementary school kids enjoyed themselves during the eighth-annual Junior Native Youth Olympics last weekend in Anchorage. First- and second-graders participated in the kneel jump, Eskimo stick pull and Seal Hop; third and fourth graders competed in the two-foot high kick, leg wrestling and wrist carry; and fifth and sixth graders did the Alaskan high kick, one-foot high kick and scissor broad jump.
